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Looking to install utility style wall cabinets above our washer / dryer in our laundry room. Preferably 16 inches deep. Looking for some recommendations that are a balance between price and quality. Preferably painted white.

Yea that seems like the ideal choice for thinner panels. About 1-1/2” length?

Thanks. Question with the material being about 3/8" thick, would a screw with a washer style head be better? I would imagine using a screw without the washer head would lead to countersinking and probably a weaker connection?

What type of fastener did you use for the smart siding? Screws or nails? If screws did you use a washer head type of screw?

Thanks for the recommendation. I reached out and unfortunately I’m outside their service range. I’m in Allen Park, MI

Another option I am considering is using 4x6 smart siding (engineered wood siding) that's 3/8" thick. This product is on sale for $19 / sheet. The surface is primed for paint. The only issue is my walls are about 7ft high, so a 4x6 sheet hung vertically would still leave 1-ft of empty space I...

Looking for recommendations on spray foam insulation contractors. I would prefer to reach out to companies people have worked with / had a good experience with. I’m in southeast Michigan, so if you’ve used a company and where happy with their work please share their contact information. Thank you

Agreed. I would like to hire an experienced / reputable company to do this. By chance does anyone on this forum have any recommendations for a good spray foam company / service in Southeast Michigan / Metro Detroit area?

Replying to this older thread. I’m getting closer to proceeding with spray foaming the roof deck in my detached garage. One of the concerns I came across is the off-gassing that could occur if the spray foam isn’t properly installed. See video below. If it’s not done correctly it can pretty...

Would you rest the plywood on top of the 1x4 PT board, or would you have the 1x4 PT board overlap the plywood wall?

It’s a detached garage. It’s my understanding only attached garages need to be finished with drywall. I wasn’t aware of issues with putting up plywood walls on detached garage.

Nice. About how much of a gap did you leave between the bottom edge of the plywood and concrete floor, 3/4 inch?

Additionally did you strap the walls with furring strips before hanging the drywall, or not needed? Also do you an adhesive with screws or just screws?

A finish screw like the one linked below has an enough structural strength for hanging wall panels? https://www.homedepot.com/p/GRK-Fasteners-8-x-1-1-2-in-Star-Drive-Trim-Head-Finish-Screw-100-per-Pack-119724/203525312

About how much does each drywall panel weigh? How did you go about hanging each drywall panel by yourself? In terms of lifting and setting in place? Also can I avoid taping and mudding the drywall joints by covering them with luan plywood cut into strips and painted before install? See photo...

I was also considering T1-11 in terms of plywood options. It looks nice. About the same cost as BCX. How would you go about fastening the T1-11 to the studs? Still use screws or nails?

I wasn’t planning on painting it. Walls would be plywood. I plan on spray foaming the roof deck in the garage and covering it rough cut pine. Another question I have that I didn’t as is are there any issues with using plywood walls in a detached garage. In terms of building code or insurance?

What type of drywall did you use? How did you hang it? Assuming vertically for less seams?

Just to be clear, is this what you used (link below), or did you use something that was mold / moisture resistant? https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/drywall/drywall-sheets/5-8-x-4-x-8-type-x-fire-rated-drywall/1311280/p-1444422783414-c-5656.htm

Yea I would probably raise it at least 3/4” off of the ground. I’ve considered drywall, and I’m not opposed to taping, mudding and painting. I agree, I think white walls would look nice. The problem for me is durability. The drywall dings / dents easily. I feel like it’s also resistant to...